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HC sets aside IIM-A expulsion of three PhD scholars 

December 10, 2025 4:37 pm

They had been expelled for their ‘shortfall’ in meeting the conditions for promotion from the first to the second year of coursework

University of Queensland, IIT Delhi open applications for Joint PhD programme for July 2026 intake

October 28, 2025 9:10 am

The collaborative programme offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research under the supervision of academics from both institutions while experiencing the academic environments of India and Australia.

From China to Cambridge and Cornell: The ‘PhD village’ that produced 33 doctorates

August 31, 2025 9:39 pm

So far, 33 villagers have earned doctoral degrees from leading institutions including Tsinghua University, Hong Kong University, Cambridge University, and Cornell University.

IIT Delhi, University of Queensland invite applications for Joint PhD programme to begin in July

February 25, 2025 9:27 am

The joint PhD programme is set to commence in July 2025, with the deadline for applications on March 18.

UGC to award 10 ‘PhD Excellence Citations’ for 'outstanding doctoral research'

October 09, 2024 6:12 pm

As per the guidelines, universities may nominate up to five theses in a year, one from each of the five disciplines.

UGC issues clarification on minimum criteria for recruitment of assistant professors

July 07, 2023 7:40 pm

On July 5, UGC had issued a notification stating that NET/SET/SLET shall be the minimum criteria for the direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor for all HEIs.

'Research pays better abroad, need 60% hike in fellowship,' say protesting PhD scholars

July 02, 2023 10:21 am

On Friday, researchers across centrally-run institutions participated in a nationwide peaceful protest called by the All India Research Scholars Association (AIRSA) to register their unhappiness with the 20 per cent hike implemented by the union government.

JRF, SRF fellowship hike of about 20% disappoint researchers, protests to continue

June 30, 2023 8:45 am

The All India Research Scholars Association has been seeking a stipend hike by 60% in accordance with the rising inflation and institutional expenses.

'Help get PhD students back on campus': IIT Kharagpur faculty write 14-page letter to Dharmendra Pradhan

August 16, 2021 6:23 pm

In the letter addressed to the education minister, the faculty has stated that a recent survey conducted by research scholars showed that about 88% of students are already vaccinated, either partially or fully.

Incoming PhD batch at IIM-Kozhikode records 53% women candidates

July 01, 2021 11:07 am

The institute has registered that nearly 41 per cent of the incoming MBA students are from a non-engineering background. The diverse batch also composes of doctors, lawyers, designers and architects.

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